Wall Brown
Image: Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (CC0)
Common NameWall Brown
Scientific NameLasiommata megera
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)43
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, grey
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, forest edges, hedgerows, gardens, often near walls or sunny banks.
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia.
Host PlantsPoa annua, Dactylis glomerata, Festuca rubra
Flight PeriodApril to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae feed on various grasses. Pupae are green or brown, suspended head-down. Overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and orange pattern, the large black eyespot with a white pupil on the forewing, and the row of smaller eyespots on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with mottled brown and orange wings, featuring a prominent black eyespot on the forewing and several smaller eyespots on the hindwing.
